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I bought a system from this forum as a gift for a family member, and it turns on ok, but displays "demo mode" in the bottom right, no settings and only a few pre-loaded demos.
I've tried resetting it and swapping out the memory card but can't seem to get it working, anyone got any ideas?

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I was woried that might be the case. The guy said he had won it and was selling as he didn't need it, came with the full box, although I guess he could have swapped it out. I'll see what his responce is.

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If you've held the power button in for 30 seconds and told the system to reboot, reset and then still see the demo on the bottom right then it is a demo model for stores and I don't think you can do anything about it

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I've got my own one too, but the box is packed away, I'll have to dig it out.
I've had a bit more of a play, but no luck unfortunatly, have to see what the seller says. Hopefully he responds soon, I need it for the weekend.

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Yeah, should be in a plastic coated slip box. This sounds like a dev or kiosk model. Either way they are not readily available...kiosk model is likely stolen or taken after being used for a demo. If so, there seems to be no way to fix it. Does it play games or does it have dolphins and seashells on the screen?

Have you asked the seller how he is so lucky as to have won this in a competition...and an iPad...and an Xbox Elite...?
All of which he has sold on this forum for seemingly very competitive prices...

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Yeah, should be in a plastic coated slip box. This sounds like a dev or kiosk model. Either way they are not readily available...kiosk model is likely stolen or taken after being used for a demo. If so, there seems to be no way to fix it. Does it play games or does it have dolphins and seashells on the screen?

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The demo units did ship in a box to stores, and are NOT for resale, hence the "Demo" overlay on the screen.

And the dolphins demo worked on all Vita's prior to 1.5 system update, but was disabled/removed on later ones.

If the seller has indeed "won" it, in his work as he states, then it's been stolen prior to being handed out, as a "prize"

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Where do I get firmware to replace it? I'm hoping the seller will come back soon, it's a gift I need for Friday, which also makes me less willing as I don't want to give it to someone then it go wrong.

I am interested where he got it from, especially since the other two things he has sold recently are unwanted prizes as pointed out before.

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Where do I get firmware to replace it? I'm hoping the seller will come back soon, it's a gift I need for Friday, which also makes me less willing as I don't want to give it to someone then it go wrong.

I am interested where he got it from, especially since the other two things he has sold recently are unwanted prizes as pointed out before.

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C,mon guys...don't kick him when he's down. He bought it as a new retail model in good faith on these forums. If it is dodgy it is up to the seller to refund or legal action would ensue. If there is no good reason for having a demo model then it might be a police matter as the unit is likely stolen.

Either way, OP should get a full refund and seller would be wise to do it quickly before it gets any messier than it already is.

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I would have gone straight to the dispute threads, and wanted a refund, as it's not a retail model, and will have no warranty.
Apparently the seller is "away" at the moment, so I hope the OP does get a decent resolution from it.

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I would have gone straight to the dispute threads, and wanted a refund, as it's not a retail model, and will have no warranty.
Apparently the seller is "away" at the moment, so I hope the OP does get a decent resolution from it.

And it appears the OP has purchased another Vita, in the classifieds.

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He nearly bought mine but I pointed him to a better deal. Now I just sold my Xperia Play i'm glad I did as I now only have the Vita with 'real' buttons to play on...

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Yeah, it was a gift I was buying on behalf of my girlfriend, so couldn't turn up without one. Hopefully no problems with this one.
Good news is the seller has got in touch and offered a full refund, he hadn't realised it was a store model. Hopefully will have the money back for that soon.

Splinters, thanks for your help, hope you still use the vita, my xperia play isn't getting used for any games at the moment. May purchase a game or two off you if you are still considering selling them when I get the refund.